Adventure Aquarium

The Ocean Realm exhibit is home to Loggerhead Sea Turtles.

Guests entering the Hippo Haven experience will find themselves immersed in a colorful landscape of light and sound. The vibrant theatrical environment immerses guests in a day in the life on an African river.

Adventure Aquarium offers guests a variety of stingray species as well as a variety of ways to experience these fascinating, curious creatures.

They’re cute. They walk funny. They’re flightless. But African Penguins sure can swim. There are over 15 of them at Penguin Island.

The Shark Realm is a 550,000-gallon exhibit offering stunning views of Adventure Aquarium’s remarkably large collection of sharks — the largest collection of shark species on the East Coast.

One of the most fascinating and delicate creatures in the animal kingdom, Seahorses are fish, though they are also closely related to pipefish and sea dragons.

Explore life underwater with your family at Adventure Aquarium! Journey into a world of sharks, hippos, penguins and sea turtles. Dare to cross Shark Bridge, the longest V-shaped rope suspension bridge in the world, where you walk just inches above the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast. See the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast, including the only great hammerhead shark on exhibit in the United States. Just minutes from downtown Philadelphia on the Camden Waterfront.

Admission Includes

General admission, including 3D Theater

Explore life underwater with your family at Adventure Aquarium! Journey into a world of sharks, hippos, penguins and sea turtles. Dare to cross Shark Bridge, the longest V-shaped rope suspension bridge in the world, where you walk just inches above the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast. See the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast, including the only great hammerhead shark on exhibit in the United States. Just minutes from downtown Philadelphia on the Camden Waterfront.

Admission Includes

The Franklin Institute

Travel through a two-story tall neural network climbing structure with dynamic lighting and sound effects that are triggered by footsteps in The Franklin Institute’s exhibit, Your Brain.

For more than half a century, walking through the Giant Heart has been a rite of passage for children in Philadelphia.

At the Train Factory, learn firsthand how steam and coal powered the first locomotives and discover how diesel, electricity, and magnetic levitation are used to power modern day locomotives to travel longer distances at greater speeds.

Live Science demonstrations happen throughout the day, throughout the museum.

The Franklin Institute offers opportunity to learn by doing with innovative hands-on workshops.

The Sky Bike sits 28-feet high above the Bartol Atrium as visitors pedal on a two-wheel bike, across a 60-foot wire, only one-inch in diameter.

The sustainable dance floor area uses dance energy to power the lightshow.

The Institute is dedicated to public education and creating a passion for science by offering new and exciting access to science and technology.

The Franklin Institute is located at 20th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City.

Discover something new at The Franklin Institute, where kids and parents will laugh and learn together through innovative, explosive, interactive science exhibitions that
spark curiosity and creativity. Let your imagination soar when you climb into a fighter jet; get your blood pumping in an exhibition about the science of sports; and take a journey through a giant two-story human heart. From tectonic plates to the starry skies, your family will be inspired to explore the world around you. It all begins at The Franklin Institute — a smart place to have fun.

Admission Includes

General admission, including one Fels Planetarium show

Discover something new at The Franklin Institute, where kids and parents will laugh and learn together through innovative, explosive, interactive science exhibitions that
spark curiosity and creativity. Let your imagination soar when you climb into a fighter jet; get your blood pumping in an exhibition about the science of sports; and take a journey through a giant two-story human heart. From tectonic plates to the starry skies, your family will be inspired to explore the world around you. It all begins at The Franklin Institute — a smart place to have fun.

Admission Includes

Big Bus Company and Philadelphia Trolley Works

Board the Big Bus Double Decker and enjoy the history, cultural attractions, dining and shopping along the route.Photo Credit: Bryan Karl Lathrop. Courtesy of Big Bus Company and Philadelphia Trolley Works

Hop on and off at any of the 27 stops or just sit back and enjoy the ride.Photo Credit: Bryan Karl Lathrop. Courtesy of Big Bus Company and Philadelphia Trolley Works

These open-top tours of the city offer the most spectacular views and entertaining live commentaries from fully-trained and friendly guides.Photo Credit: Bryan Karl Lathrop. Courtesy of Big Bus Company and Philadelphia Trolley Works

See Philly at your own pace by hopping on and off.Photo Credit: Bryan Karl Lathrop. Courtesy of Big Bus Company and Philadelphia Trolley Works

Drivers take you through the perfectly laid out streets that were established when the city was founded in 1682.Photo Credit: Bryan Karl Lathrop. Courtesy of Big Bus Company and Philadelphia Trolley Works

Allow Philadelphia’s Premier Tour Company to show you the sights and tell you the tales of a city that cheered for Rocky, forged a nation and is home to the Liberty Bell. Enjoy unlimited on-and-off privileges at 27 stops throughout the city.

Admission Includes

Unlimited on/off privileges aboard trolleys and double-decker buses during daytime tours for the day of ticket validation

Allow Philadelphia’s Premier Tour Company to show you the sights and tell you the tales of a city that cheered for Rocky, forged a nation and is home to the Liberty Bell. Enjoy unlimited on-and-off privileges at 27 stops throughout the city.

Admission Includes

Unlimited on/off privileges aboard trolleys and double-decker buses during daytime tours for the day of ticket validation

Explore America's most historic prison! Eastern State Penitentiary was the world’s first penitentiary: a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of prisoners. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells held many of America's most notorious criminals, including “Scarface” Al Capone and "Slick Willie" Sutton. The prison stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers.

Admission Includes

General Admission

Explore America's most historic prison! Eastern State Penitentiary was the world’s first penitentiary: a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of prisoners. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells held many of America's most notorious criminals, including “Scarface” Al Capone and "Slick Willie" Sutton. The prison stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers.

Admission Includes

Please Touch Museum®

Courtesy of Please Touch Museum

Courtesy of Please Touch Museum

Courtesy of Please Touch Museum

Courtesy of Please Touch Museum

Courtesy of Please Touch Museum

Recognized locally and nationally as one of the top children’s museums, Please Touch Museum’s mission is to change a child’s life as they discover the power of learning through play. Located in Philadelphia’s Centennial District, the Museum offers more than 60,000 square feet of interactive and innovative exhibits, as well as special events, themed programming and on-site access to the only year-round children's theater in Philadelphia.

Admission Includes

General Admission

Recognized locally and nationally as one of the top children’s museums, Please Touch Museum’s mission is to change a child’s life as they discover the power of learning through play. Located in Philadelphia’s Centennial District, the Museum offers more than 60,000 square feet of interactive and innovative exhibits, as well as special events, themed programming and on-site access to the only year-round children's theater in Philadelphia.

The Museum of the American Revolution brings to life the events, people, and ideals of our nation’s founding. Through Revolutionary-era artifacts, immersive environments, theater experiences, and recreated historical moments, visitors can experience the dynamic story of the American Revolution from its origins to ultimate victory and its continuing relevance.

Admission Includes

Anytime Admission

The Museum of the American Revolution brings to life the events, people, and ideals of our nation’s founding. Through Revolutionary-era artifacts, immersive environments, theater experiences, and recreated historical moments, visitors can experience the dynamic story of the American Revolution from its origins to ultimate victory and its continuing relevance.

Admission Includes

Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial

Photo Credit: Battleship New Jersey

Photo Credit: Battleship New Jersey

Photo Credit: Battleship New Jersey

Photo Credit: Battleship New Jersey

Experience a tour of our nation's most decorated and largest battleship - the Battleship New Jersey. Check out the ship's weapons systems, including the 16-inch gun turrets and the Combat Engagement Center, and learn how the crew lived aboard this floating city!

Admission Includes

Fire Power Tour, including an audio device with narration and clips from former crew members

Experience a tour of our nation's most decorated and largest battleship - the Battleship New Jersey. Check out the ship's weapons systems, including the 16-inch gun turrets and the Combat Engagement Center, and learn how the crew lived aboard this floating city!

Admission Includes

Fire Power Tour, including an audio device with narration and clips from former crew members

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a leading natural history museum dedicated to advancing research, education, and public engagement in biodiversity and environmental science. Museum visitors can get face-to-face with towering dinosaurs, explore a tropical garden filled with live butterflies, meet live animals, and see three continents of wildlife in their natural habitats.

Admission Includes

General Admission

Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a leading natural history museum dedicated to advancing research, education, and public engagement in biodiversity and environmental science. Museum visitors can get face-to-face with towering dinosaurs, explore a tropical garden filled with live butterflies, meet live animals, and see three continents of wildlife in their natural habitats.

As the Museum of We the People, America's Town Hall, and a center for Civic Education, the National Constitution Center brings the U.S. Constitution to life for visitors of all ages. Experience America's founding documents up close, immerse yourself in interactive exhibits such as American Treasures: Documenting the Nation's Founding, and be inspired by the live theatrical production of Freedom Rising.

Admission Includes

General Admission

As the Museum of We the People, America's Town Hall, and a center for Civic Education, the National Constitution Center brings the U.S. Constitution to life for visitors of all ages. Experience America's founding documents up close, immerse yourself in interactive exhibits such as American Treasures: Documenting the Nation's Founding, and be inspired by the live theatrical production of Freedom Rising.

Admission Includes

Barnes Foundation

Photo by Michael Perez. Courtesy of the Barnes Foundation.

Photo by Michael Perez. Courtesy of the Barnes Foundation.

Photo by Darren Burton. Courtesy of the Barnes Foundation.

The Barnes is home to one of the world's finest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modern paintings, with especially deep holdings in Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso. Assembled by Dr. Albert C. Barnes between 1912 and 1951, the collection also includes important examples of African sculpture, Native American pottery and jewelry, Pennsylvania German furniture and decorative arts, early twentieth-century American paintings, and an outstanding collection of wrought iron objects.

Admission Includes

General admission, including access to special exhibitions when on view

The Barnes is home to one of the world's finest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modern paintings, with especially deep holdings in Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso. Assembled by Dr. Albert C. Barnes between 1912 and 1951, the collection also includes important examples of African sculpture, Native American pottery and jewelry, Pennsylvania German furniture and decorative arts, early twentieth-century American paintings, and an outstanding collection of wrought iron objects.

Admission Includes

General admission, including access to special exhibitions when on view

With so much to do in Philly, the CityPASS was an excellent way to both help us save money and decide where to go! There were admission passes in the booklet for attractions we might not have considered otherwise.

Jennifer

We are new to the Philadelphia area and we were anxious to get out and explore some of the sites with our three kids. We came across the CityPASS and decided to take our last two weeks of summer and dedicate it to exploring. This was truly the way to do it! We used every pass and got our money's worth.

ssg3

The CityPASS was great. It allowed us to do everything we wanted to do. The best part of the pass was the hop off-hop on big bus tour. We used it to go to all of the places we wanted to travel to and then the next day we ended up going back on the bus and just doing the whole city tour.

Mandy Rasmussen

Definitely worth the price! My 2nd time visiting Philly and both times used CityPASS. SO worth the money and time saved by NOT having to wait in lines at the ticketing counter.

Linda

This was our first time in Philadelphia and the CityPASS made it easy to enjoy the sites as well as learn the history. The savings made it even better. Kids loved the aquarium and the zoo. We enjoyed the Big Bus tour. Would do again.

Wnoble

With this economy, it was essential to have bought the City Pass while planning our vacation to Philadelphia. In addition to saving us money, it really offered us the best sites to see during our 5 day stay in Philly and made it easy to program our site-seeing days in advance. No waiting in lines to buy tickets was an added plus!

Debra Calin

My husband and I have made it a goal to visit every city that has a CityPASS. Philadelphia was our second (Chicago our first, two years ago). We were there for five days, and visited every attraction in the CityPASS book plus a few more; we saved so much money and we also appreciated not having to wait in line at several of the attractions. We made some great memories in Philadelphia and look forward to our next vacation.

Beth

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Philadelphia CityPASS

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Shetannoir from
Great attractions and pricesLoved my citypass experience, I only wish the locations would post on their website when schools groups of kids will be there. The natural history museum at drexler university was over run with running yelling misbehaving school kids the whole time I visited.

Date published: 2019-02-11

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Satisfiednyer from
Great toolWe purchased citipasses before our recent trip to Philadelphia. It was so convenient because we could decide on the spot which attractiom we wanted to go to and we automatically had tickets to it. Would definitely recommend!

Date published: 2019-02-08

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Jess from
Excellent!I bought CityPASS to visit the aquarium in Camden, Barnes museum, and the observation deck. My family and I had a great time. It was like going to the observation for free!

Date published: 2019-01-27

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Rnlpsu0332 from
Great deal - even for localsI had a friend visiting and we were looking for something to do. Battleship NJs audio tour was very informative, and Liberty Observation deck was neat. By far the best attraction was the Eastern State Penitentiary. Again the audio tour kept us engaged, and got tons of beatiful pictures.

Date published: 2019-01-13

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DonA from
Great value for the moneyBought City Passes for me and 2 of our kids for winter break. As a result I was able to keep them entertained and it didn't break the bank. We had an awesome time and the kids are still talking about the places we went

Date published: 2019-01-10

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No One from
Make sure you know whats includedWhile I feel that it was definitely a money saver, you still need to wait on a ticket purchase line. And if you go to the museums, it may not include certain shows or exhibits.

Date published: 2019-01-09

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Mbarrera from
Second time ! And it was behind greatI have bought the city pass for two cities now ! And it saves so much money and time. You can plan your trip even before getting there. I am planning to buy the one for my city as well!

Date published: 2019-01-05

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PhillyVisitor from
A pretty good dealMy son and I got the C3 pass for Philadelphia for our trip there over the New Year’s holiday. The pass included everything we wanted to see; if we had more time in the city we would have purchased more sites. The pass felt like an especially good deal because it included the aquarium, which we probably would have skipped otherwise because of the high admission price (+$10 parking).
The one slight drawback was that it wasn’t clear exactly where we should scan our pass for entry. For example, at the Franklin Institute, we asked at the information desk and they told us to wait in the ticket line. At the aquarium we waited in the ticket line like old pros, and when we finally got to the window, they said we should’ve gone right into the info desk...

Get It.

Getting Philadelphia CityPASS tickets is simple. When you buy online at citypass.com, we’ll send you an email right away that will give you access to a printable ticket and a mobile ticket for each traveler—you choose which to use. That’s it—no shipping fees, no waiting for delivery. It’s convenient and fast.

Remember, Philadelphia CityPASS tickets are available only at citypass.com; you won’t find them for sale at any of the attractions. Don’t worry, though—our mobile ticket option means that even if you’re already in the city, you can have it in your hands and ready to use right away.

Use It.

Entry: Simply present your CityPASS tickets at each attraction for entry. Tickets are good for one-time admission unless otherwise noted. Your party can split up and visit the attractions in any order; just make sure each person has their ticket.

Validity & Expiration: Your CityPASS tickets are valid for 9 consecutive days starting with the first day of use, so you can enjoy the attractions at your own pace. And you have one year from the date of purchase to start using your CityPASS tickets.

What's Included:Everything specified in your CityPASS admission is included at no additional charge, so you don't have to worry about extra fees at the gate. Just show your CityPASS tickets and you're in.

Love It.

You'll love using CityPASS tickets. We've hand-picked the top attractions for you, so you don't need to spend time researching. And you'll enjoy significant savings over regular admission prices.

Because your Philadelphia CityPASS tickets are good for 9 days, you can visit the attractions at your own pace—see several attractions in one day, or spread them out over your whole trip.

Be sure to check out our online Plan Your Visit pages, where we've got you covered with insider tips, the best days and ways to see the attractions, entry instructions, maps and transit info, and more, so you can get the most out of your trip.

See more with your savings.

With the money you save using CityPASS tickets, you'll have extra cash to do more shopping, taste the local cuisine, and get out on the town. You're free to see and do more.

Choose your attractionsand create your adventure.

With CityPASS tickets, we’ve selected the very best attractions for you. No matter which you choose, you can’t go wrong. Decide before you arrive or as you go.

Experience the attractionsthat will make you say "Wow!"

Your vacation time is precious. CityPASS tickets include only the most iconic attractions, so you'll experience the best the city has to offer. Wow is right.

Explore at your own pace.

Grab a quick selfie and move on, or stay for a while. You have up to 9 days to use your CityPASS tickets, so do it your way.

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